Forecasters are warning about the potential for landslides, downed tree branches and power outages Tuesday as another “vigorous” storm bears down on B.C.’s South Coast.
The Pacific frontal system is expected to arrive in the afternoon and continue into Wednesday, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, which has issued a series of wind and rainfall warnings for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.
The weather agency said up to 90 mm of rain is expected in parts of Metro Vancouver – including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows – which could lead to washouts, rockfall, and water pooling on roads.
The most intense rain is anticipated on the North Shore.
“Steady rain will start this afternoon and intensify in the evening,” reads one warning issued at 5:27 a.m.
“On Wednesday, the heavy rain will change to moderate showers with the frontal passage and ease to …